In the course of investigation of a criminal case against former deputy of Sughd regional majlis and businessman Nizomkhon Juraev Tajik State Finance Control and Counter-Corruption Agency has found former deputy transport prosecutor Shermat Nurov involved in fraudulent activities.

As reported by the Counter-Corruption Agency, it has been revealed that approximately in February 2009, when Nurov served as prosecutor of Vose region of Khatlon province, he contacted with public prosecutor in Fahriddin (N.Juraev’s brother) Juraev’s case. “Public prosecutor asked Nurov to influence the court and try to reduce Fahriddin Juraev’s sentence,” the source has said.

The agency said Nurov decided to take easy money he was promised for this type of collaboration. “He promised to influence the court’s decision and took a $100.000 bribe from Juraevs,” the source added.

Criminal proceedings were launched against Nurov under article 247 part 4 (fraud) of the Criminal Code of Tajikistan, investigation is under way. According to the information available, damage caused to Juraevs by Nurov has been repaid.